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6. May 2020.

Dundalk’s Got Talent

Despite men’s sheds north and south being on temporary closure, they always find new and creative ways to connect with one another. With the shock of their shed having to temporarily close, Dundalk shedder Gene Yore notes that the isolation began to creep in. “Like everybody in the country, we...

23. Apr 2020.

Announcing Shed Factor!

The Irish Men’s Sheds Association is delighted to announce our ‘Shed Factor’ series! Music is a key part of shed life, whether it’s singing in the group choir, making instruments or getting together with the lads to play some live music. Over the last few weeks we’ve see some of...

14. Apr 2020.

Across the ages

There are not many times when you would see someone under 40 in a men’s shed, let alone a teenager. However, transition year students from Drimnagh Castle Secondary have been working on benches with a local men’s shed, the Dublin 12 Men’s Shed based in Walkinstown. Drimnagh Castle Secondary School...

6. Apr 2020.

Sheds move online

With the temporary closure of men’s sheds across Ireland, some men’s sheds have moved online to continue to connect with one another, finding new and innovative ways to interact. One such shed is the Naas Community Men’s Shed, based in County Kildare. Norman Farragher, Chair of the shed, explains that...

12. Mar 2020.

Birth of a Shed

Clondalkin Men’s Shed has been in existence for five or six years, says shedder Tom. Tom and Chair Frank Cousins had originally started the shed. Tom remembers the moment he was inspired to start a shed, coming from the Asgard boat. “I was at home one night and Nationwide came...

10. Mar 2020.

COVID-19 Information for Shedders

Over the past few days Ireland has confirmed a number of cases of coronavirus. As the majority of our membership fall within the ‘at risk’ group of being seriously affected by the virus, we have compiled some useful information for sheds.

6. Mar 2020.

From London to Ballaghaderreen

For Pat Towey, cycling long distances has been somewhat of a second nature to him. In 2009, he cycled from Birmingham to Killybegs, at the same time he was being treated for cancer, but he powered ahead with the help of his doctors. The cycle, the Ballaghaderreen shedder says, was...

24. Feb 2020.

The Piano Man of Parteen Men’s Shed

As a young boy, Noel Kelly’s sight gradually deteriorated over his younger years. At age 11, Noel was sent to a school for children with visual impairments in Drumcondra, Dublin.

5. Feb 2020.

A new community for Waterford

Ireland has long been welcoming of different nationalities, and none other than the men’s sheds. However, disparities can sometimes arise from people with poor skills or a lack of English. Yet, one shed in Waterford is bringing people of different communities together to integrate into Irish society. The shed sits...